Studying Tom Brumley

Ulf Edlund · Post by **Ulf Edlund** » 4 Oct 2008 12:41 pm

Tom is one of my favourite players and biggest influences.
Time after time i'm amazed by the musicality, timing and taste in everything i hear.
I had the pleasure of attending a seminar and consert with Tom in Norway a few years back and his playing was stunning as always.
I'm happy and honored to have met this great man in person.
Thank you Tom!

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 4 Oct 2008 4:37 pm

I agree with every word in these threads, and its wonderful having Sir Tom on line, 'Garden party' still sends shivers down my back!! Thanks Tom...

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 4 Oct 2008 8:34 pm

I'm a believer in Mr. Brumley, too. Love everything I've heard.

And BTW, I have that Tom Cattin' book, I purchased it from Al Briscoe.

Bill Myrick · Post by **Bill Myrick** » 5 Oct 2008 3:19 am

Tom & Rolene are indeed "a slice right off the top". Tom was born and raised just north of where I live here in Pea Ridge and we enjoy visiting about old times. He once tried shaking me up a little at Siloam Springs show by saying a tornado had hit Pea Ridge (after I had left of coarse) -

Tom, when you coming back to Branson man--? we miss you !

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 5 Oct 2008 6:04 am

It's funny how 3 of the top west coast players showed influences of each other's styles. Tom B, Ralph Mooney and Norm Hamlett were all Fender players, and they all used pick blocking as well as palm blocking to achieve what they did at the time of the 60's & early 70's.

Tom Brumley has to be one of the smoothest and musical players of all time, and always plays in tune. His early Jerry Byrd influence placed him in a good position technically. Tom's modern rich tone can't be beaten IMHO.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 5 Oct 2008 9:55 am

Ken, that picture of southampton makes me homesick!

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 5 Oct 2008 9:55 am

I'm going to have a cup o tea now, be back in 15!

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 5 Oct 2008 11:26 am

Larry Bressington wrote:Ken, that picture of Southampton makes me homesick!

Actually Larry it's not a picture of Southampton. Although Southampton is close to the water of the Solent, it is fairly flat and uninspiring. My avatar is of Hartland in Devon where I have a second home. The scenery is breathtaking with lots of rugged coastline and rocky cliffs. It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

Ken B

steinar · Post by **steinar** » 6 Oct 2008 11:21 am

Discussing Tom Brumley`s steel playing, we often concentrate on his well known work on Buck`s biggest hits. However, there are hidden gems to be discovered. Take for example the 1965 album "Christmas with Buck Owens & His Buckaroos."
Here Tom demonstrates his versatility and genius in coming up with snappy, twangy turnarounds and fills on the faster tunes as well as weaving a beautiful carpet of flowing back up on the ballads. A couple of the tunes actually sound difficult and halting rhythmically, until Tom comes in with his steel fills and gets things back on track.
So, if you wish to get a revealing picture of just how much Tom`s steel playing meant for the Buckaroos, get hold of this album. And have yourself a Happy Christmas!

Glen Derksen · Post by **Glen Derksen** » 19 Oct 2008 8:00 pm

steinar wrote:Discussing Tom Brumley`s steel playing, we often concentrate on his well known work on Buck`s biggest hits. However, there are hidden gems to be discovered. Take for example the 1965 album "Christmas with Buck Owens & His Buckaroos."
Here Tom demonstrates his versatility and genius in coming up with snappy, twangy turnarounds and fills on the faster tunes as well as weaving a beautiful carpet of flowing back up on the ballads. A couple of the tunes actually sound difficult and halting rhythmically, until Tom comes in with his steel fills and gets things back on track.
So, if you wish to get a revealing picture of just how much Tom`s steel playing meant for the Buckaroos, get hold of this album. And have yourself a Happy Christmas!

I just bought the cd of this album on ebay. I'm looking forward to getting it!

Brian Herder · Post by **Brian Herder** » 20 Oct 2008 3:23 pm

I just stumbled onto this thread.. I have many steel guitar idols, but seeing Tom Brumley's postings on here is something special..and as huge a fan as I am of Buck Owen's and everything Tom did with him, my favorite period (of what I am aware of) has to be the stuff he played with Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band.. the Windfall Lp in particular. "One Night Stand" is a real study in...well, awesomeness.. the tone, phrasing.. a great example of what Steinar said "picks every note".. Where one would normally "pedal into" a note, Tom's playing it really clean, individual notes, except where he "1/2 pedals" out of a note. So cool...and he plays a really fast thing on the fadeout of "Wild Nights in Tusla" that is.. well, like I said before... awesome. Dave Van Allen once posted some clips of TBs solos from this same period with Rick Nelson that was some equally incredible playing.. I wish I had those recordings. Ok, I'll stop now, but this is a great thread.

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 21 Oct 2008 9:51 am

It was Tom's rendition of "Bud's Bounce" that induced my addiction. 1963 or so, wore the grooves out on that record. Thank goodness for CD's...don't have to keep buyin' needles no more...

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